Acts 23:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 23:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 23:17 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a ce..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 23:17 — KJV
“Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.”
— Acts 23:17 (KJV)
Acts 23:17 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 23:17
“So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shewed these things to me.”
Shares key themes with Acts 23:17: then, young, chief
“And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering. he be...: Heb. his hand cannot reach to the sufficiency of a lamb”
Shares key themes with Acts 23:17: then, one, bring
“And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.”
Shares key themes with Acts 23:17: paul, called, one
“And Abimelech said, I wot not who hath done this thing: neither didst thou tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but to day.”
Shares key themes with Acts 23:17: one, hath, thing
“Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army.”
Shares key themes with Acts 23:17: then, one, chief
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